Silent and Still Think of a time when you were truly, 100%, all-the-way there. For me, this was a distinct moment on our recent family vacation. We were seated in the amphitheater at the Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Southern New Mexico. The sun had just set, and the Park Ranger had suddenly stopped his…
Families
Reflecting on Fatherhood and Addiction
Healing from past wounds has quite a lot of terrible realizations attached to it.
Healing from past wounds has quite a lot of terrible realizations attached to it.
How Fathers Affect Their Toddlers’ Executive Function, A Key Learning Skill And A Measure Of School Readiness
When a father supports a toddler’s autonomy, the child is likely to show better executive function at the age of five and so be readier for school.
When a father supports a toddler’s autonomy, the child is likely to show better executive function at the age of five and so be readier for school.
Parenting Lessons That Started With a Power Outage
Who knew how badly my kids needed the lights to go out?
Who knew how badly my kids needed the lights to go out?
An Open Letter to My Son: Don’t Tough It Out When It Comes to Your Mental Health
Not too long ago, you could sum up my philosophy on talking about my own mental health issues with just three words: Suck It Up.
Not too long ago, you could sum up my philosophy on talking about my own mental health issues with just three words: Suck It Up.
A Pretty Speckled Little Bird
I love vacations but it’s a relief when you give up and get to go home.
I love vacations but it’s a relief when you give up and get to go home.
The Supa-Parenting Back to School List
The list is composed of things Supa-parents do so that they can give their children the best opportunity to be successful.
The list is composed of things Supa-parents do so that they can give their children the best opportunity to be successful.
Why Knowing the Identity of Your Child’s Father Matters
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need paternity tests.
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need paternity tests.
A Mother’s Arms Are Strong
“A mother's arms are strong when her child is in danger.” (Dream, Sr. Prejean, Dead Man Walking)
“A mother’s arms are strong when her child is in danger.” (Dream, Sr. Prejean, Dead Man Walking)
Dad Bod: What It Means to Me at Mid-Life
For me, dad bod is now about shedding societal ideals of manhood and physical virility so that I can make room for the man I am becoming.
For me, dad bod is now about shedding societal ideals of manhood and physical virility so that I can make room for the man I am becoming.
Telling It How It Is
How (kitsch-free) literature has helped me be a better dad.
How (kitsch-free) literature has helped me be a better dad.
Dad Bashing at the Gym
It turns out that going to the gym is absolutely horrible for my blood pressure.
It turns out that going to the gym is absolutely horrible for my blood pressure.
Professional Youth Sports and the Fields They Need
If a sports complex isn't next to a sports complex, are you even trying?
If a sports complex isn’t next to a sports complex, are you even trying?
Moving Children To New York City: Insights For Families
Can you raise children in New York City? Here’s what you need to know.
Can you raise children in New York City? Here’s what you need to know.
Autism & Bugging Out
Hygiene and living conditions for adults on the spectrum are often less than ideal.
Hygiene and living conditions for adults on the spectrum are often less than ideal.
What Family DNA Tests Can Teach Us About America
The results of our family’s DNA tests included confirmations and surprises, but it also speaks to the broader value of American immigration.
The results of our family’s DNA tests included confirmations and surprises, but it also speaks to the broader value of American immigration.